Adding an oak tree to your yard can bring numerous benefits. Discover whether the majestic white oak or the versatile Nuttall oak would be right for your site. Planting a native oak creates a thriving habitat that attracts birds and other wildlife, and supports local caterpillars which turn into beautiful butterflies and moths. Whether in your yard or on the trail, enjoy the beauty and benefits of these magnificent oaks that will be available at the 2024 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway in January ..read more

Using compost has many advantages including improved soil texture, improved drainage, and nutrient availability in clay soil, and preventing water loss in sandy soil. When compost is added to soil, it also reduces the need for fertilizer by providing nutrients. The organic matter in compost holds moisture, which saves water and money. Don’t wait! Take a backyard composting class ..read more

Learn how to create a beautiful pollinator garden with limited outdoor space. Stop by the small space gardening booth at Woodlands Landscaping Solutions this Saturday September 30th. It's an event you don't want to miss ..read more

Read all about the extraordinary rain lily that blooms after rain in our latest native plant focus ..read more

National Pollinator Week is almost here! Celebrate the vital role bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles play in a healthy and resilient landscape. Learn 10 ways you can help save pollinators ..read more

Coming up on May 6th is National start seeing Monarch’s Day. It's a day to educate and celebrate the Monarch Butterfly. Find out how you can help protect monarch butterflies and the local ecosystem ..read more

Earth Day is an annual celebration on April 22nd to promote environmental awareness. A long-lasting tradition of The Woodlands Township is the annual celebration of Earth Day - which this year will be held Saturday, May 13th at Northshore Park. Find out 8 ways to celebrate Earth Day Every Day ..read more

As a member of the pea family, not only does the Orchid Tree attract native bees and butterflies with its gorgeous fragrant flowers, it's a nitrogen fixer too! Learn more about this West Texas native and a link to register for Texas Trees in the Home Landscape with Texas A&M Urban and Community Forester Michael Merritt TOMORROW from 9 to 11 a.m. This virtual class will not be recorded, so don't miss out ..read more

Whether you join us at the Arbor Day Tree Give Away in The Woodlands, or are buying tress from one of the many sales this time of year, here are some great resources to ensure your trees thrive for years to come ..read more

“The world is a fine place and worth fighting for.” Earnest Hemingway said it best. Within our forests, green belts and even our backyards, there is a fight taking place. One that we can all help with: the fight to keep invasive plant species from damaging our native habitats ..read more